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GK56 YOX

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,775 mi
Last recorded168,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 YOX
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 168,775 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal from rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 155,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml lght on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 155,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml lght on

Pass 1 May 2014 143,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 May 2014 143,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2013 127,989 miles

rear seats folded down, belts not checked

Fail 9 May 2013 127,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear seats folded down, belts not checked

Fail 5 May 2012 104,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake nearly at no reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2012 104,286 miles

handbrake nearly at no reserve travel

Fail 4 May 2011 84,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 84,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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GK56 YOX is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK56 YOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK56 YOX registered?

GK56 YOX is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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